ALTADENA, Calif. (KABC) -- A 550-pound black bear has taken over the crawlspace of a family's home in Altadena.

The homeowner, Ken Johnson, says the bear has been living under the house for more than a week, and wildlife officials are monitoring the situation closely as the animal shows signs of settling in.

"I can hear him under there, and it's really scary. When you hear the banging and crushing and scratching and stuff-he's not happy," he said.

Johnson didn't know he was hosting a super-sized tourist until he started investigating the damage under his house.

A camera he installed confirmed the culprit, a tagged black bear who seemed familiar with the area.

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